Explosion synonyms

blast

A loud, sudden sound.

7

2

bursting

6

1

detonization

(Archaic) detonation

5

4

bang

A loud, sudden noise, as of hitting or exploding

3

1

bomb

The definition of a bomb is something that has the potential to explode.

3

1

rat-a-tat-tat

A series of short, sharp taps, especially made by knocking on a door, beating a drum, or firing an automatic weapon

3

2

burst

The result of bursting, especially the explosion of a projectile or bomb on impact or in the air.

2

1

blowup

(Photography) An enlargement

2

1

backfire

A premature ignition of fuel or an explosion of unburned exhaust gases in an internal-combustion engine, sometimes preventing the completion of the compression stroke and reversing the direction of the piston

2

1

concussion

The definition of a concussion is a violent shaking or a shock, or an injury to the brain, particularly as the result of heavy blow to the head.

2

eruption

The definition of an eruption is a big sudden release, bursting, or outward emotional release.

2

percussion

(Countable) the detonation of a percussion cap in a firearm

2

combustion

Slow oxidation accompanied by relatively little heat and no light, as with a carbohydrate

2

blowout

A sudden release of oil and gas from a well

1

outburst

A sudden, violent expression of emotion or activity

1

ignition

The act or process of igniting something:

1

detonation

Engine knocking, an improper combustion in internal combustion engines

1

2

bark

A sound, such as a cough, that is similar to a dog's bark.

1

2

access

The ability or right to approach, enter, exit, communicate with, or make use of:

1

2

pop

(Countable) A loud, sharp sound as of a cork coming out of a bottle.

0

fulmination

The act of fulminating or exploding; detonation.

0

clap

The definition of a clap is the sound made when you hit your hands together, or a sharp sound.

0

outbreak

A sudden increase:

0

explosion (related)

The definition of an explosion is a loud outburst or blast, or a sudden increase.

0

plosion

The articulation of a plosive sound.

0

discharge

A flow of electricity in a dielectric, especially in a rarefied gas.

0

1

report

Report is defined as a collection of information about something or rumors or gossip that is being spread.

0

1

crack

Crack is defined as slang for a highly purified form of cocaine in hard pebble-sized pieces for smoking.

0

1

noise (related)

Loud or confused shouting; din of voices; clamor

0

1

snap

The act of making a snapping sound by pressing the thumb and a opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm.

0

1

fit

A sudden, involuntary physical reaction:

0

1

flare-up

A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity)

0

1

gust

Gust is defined as taste or the enjoyment of flavor.

0

1

sounds (related)

Plural form of sound

0

1

disconfirmation

(Chiefly philosophy, uncountable) Introduction of evidence which conclusively establishes that a belief or hypothesis is not true or which diminishes the acceptability of a belief or hypothesis.

0

1

disproval

The act of disproving; disproof.

0

1

redargution

(Obsolete) The act of redarguing; refutation.

0

1

earthquake (related)

0

1

incendiary (related)

0

1

conflagration (related)

0

1

explode (related)

0

1

collision (related)

0

1

explosions (related)

0

1

incident (related)

0

1

explosive (related)

0

1

firing

The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay etc to produce pottery.

0

2

implosion (antonym)

Violent compression.

0

2

Category:

Sentence Examples

Words that mention explosion in the Dictionary

Words near explosion in the Thesaurus